Synonyms of run in

run in 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to visit

to make a brief visit

I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package

Synonyms & Similar Words

• visit
• run (over)
• stop (by or in)
• drop by
• come over
• step in
• drop in
• come by
• call
• pop (in)
• see
• look up
• hang (at)
• happen (by)
• resort (to)
• barge (in)
• haunt
• bop (into)
• frequent

2

as in to arrest

to take or keep under one's control by authority of law

if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arrest
• seize
• grab
• pull in
• pick up
• apprehend
• restrain
• detain
• capture
• commit
• pinch
• nail
• nick
• jail
• catch
• snatch
• bust
• nab
• snap (up)
• trap
• collar
• lock (up)
• land
• hook
• confine
• incarcerate
• snare
• bind
• get
• imprison
• grapple
• bag
• hold
• remand
• intern
• jug
• shackle
• immure
• handcuff
• fetter
• enchain
• trammel
• rearrest
• manacle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharge
• release
• liberate
• free
• spring
• loose
• loosen
• emancipate
• unbind
• unchain

run-in

2 of 2

noun

ˈrən-ˌin 

as in encounter

a brief clash between enemies or rivals

the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encounter
• brush
• skirmish
• fight
• brawl
• argument
• quarrel
• spat
• battle
• scrape
• hassle
• row
• squabble
• tiff
• wrangle
• fray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of run in

Verb

Philip Abner gave up all five runs in the eighth, which began with the Dodgers leading 3-2. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Resident Evil has hit the ground running in its box office opening as the reboot reaches unprecedented heights for the franchise. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Noun

In June, Olivia Rodrigo told BBC News about her pivotal run-in with SZA at the Grammy Awards. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Lane was granted immunity from prosecution for his testimony against Adams, though Wright Stevens grappled with growing evidence that suggested Lane had prior run-ins with the Ipalook sisters and was at their home the night of the murders. — Mackenzie Farkus, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026